At a glance
- Parking
- Fees apply. The public rate is $9.00 for the first 30 minutes and $66.00 for 3 hours or more; the concession rate is free for the first 3 hours (as of 10 November 2026)
- Opening hours
- 6:30am to 7:30pm on weekdays, 8:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday and 9:00am to 6:00pm on Sundays
- Where
- Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, 8 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000; the car park is entered from Hospital Road
- Public transport
- Martin Place station is less than 100 m away by the app’s first line and about 500 m by its walking line; buses 200 and 423 stop in front of the hospital on Macquarie Street
- Who it’s for
- Patients, carers and visitors going to Sydney Hospital or Sydney Eye Hospital, and anyone who may qualify for concession rates
- What to do now
- Check whether you can arrive by train or bus before you drive; if you do park and may qualify for the concession, go to the administrative point with your ticket, photo ID and card before you exit
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against the NSW Health hospital parking app
- Not yet confirmed
- The number of spaces, how to pay, and where the administrative point is; the app gives none of these
Parking at Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital costs $66.00 for three hours or more, as of Tuesday 10 November 2026. The car park is also open limited hours rather than around the clock. Eligible patients and carers pay a concession rate that is free for three hours and $7.20 up to 24 hours. This guide sets out the rates, the opening hours, the concession rules and the nearby stations.
How much does parking cost at Sydney Hospital?
| Time parked | Public rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 minutes | $9.00 |
| 30 minutes to 1 hour | $24.00 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $44.00 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $60.00 |
| 3 hours or more | $66.00 |
The hospital’s main number in the app is (02) 9382 7111. The app gives no separate car park number and no lost-ticket rate.
When is the car park open?
| Day | Car park hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 6:30am to 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am to 8:00pm |
| Sundays | 9:00am to 6:00pm |
The app lists the car park as open limited hours, and gives the access point as Hospital Road. It does not say what happens to a car left inside after closing time, so if you expect a late finish, ask the hospital on (02) 9382 7111 before you drive.
Who pays the concession rate, and how much?
NSW Health says reduced parking fees are available to eligible patients and carers at every NSW public hospital where fees apply. The concession rates the app lists for Sydney Hospital are:
| Concession ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 to 3 hours | Free |
| Between 3 and 24 hours | $7.20 |
| 3-day ticket | $14.40 |
| 7-day ticket | $28.80 |
Compare a three-hour stay: $66.00 at the public rate and free on the concession. The app’s page for this hospital links to NSW Health’s standard eligibility list, which on the app’s pages for other NSW hospitals reads as follows:
- patients and their carers who require treatment over a period of time
- patients and their carers attending more than twice weekly, including carers of long-term patients who visit frequently
- holders of a Mobility Parking Scheme permit
- holders of a Gold Veterans Affairs Card
- holders of a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
- ongoing cancer treatment patients
- cardiac rehabilitation education and exercise class attendees
- health promotion education class attendees
- daily dressing outpatients
Patients and carers who are experiencing financial hardship but do not meet those categories are also entitled to concessional parking, says the app. Before you exit the car park, go to the administrative point at the hospital and present your parking ticket, photo identification and concession card, or a request for concessional rates. The discounts do not apply to metered street parking or pre-paid parking, and you must park in a NSW public hospital car park that offers and displays concessional rates.
How do I get there by train, bus or ferry?
For most visits, the app points away from the car. It says Martin Place station is less than 100 m walking distance from the hospital. In its walking section it says Martin Place station is approximately 500 m from the hospital, so the two figures differ; allow for the longer one. It also says the Circular Quay ferry terminal is approximately 800 m from the hospital. Bus routes 200 and 423 are listed, with stops in front of the hospital on Macquarie Street.
| Way to arrive | What the app says |
|---|---|
| Train | Martin Place station, less than 100 m (first line) or about 500 m (walking line) |
| Bus | Routes 200 and 423, stops in front of the hospital on Macquarie Street |
| Ferry | Circular Quay ferry terminal, about 800 m on foot |
For trip times and fares, the app points to the Transport for NSW website and the information line, 131 500, and our guide to Opal fares and how to pay covers what a trip costs. The app also lists the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme, with a link to the Service NSW page, and cycling maps through the Ride the City website.
Sources
- NSW Health — Hospital parking, services and directions: Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital (checked 10 November 2026)
Featured image: Sydney Hospital in Macquarie Street, pictured in 1900 (photo: unknown author / public domain) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Sydney Hospital, Sydney Eye Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District or NSW Health. Parking fees change; check the NSW Health parking page or the hospital before you travel.